Holiday Phrases Every Vegan Needs To Know

It can be hard to explain to your friendly waiter that you don’t eat animal products.

In the last 10 years, vegan-ism in Britain has developed from something of a niche culture, to a fully-fledged foodie trend, heralded by celebrities such as power couple Jay-Z and Beyonce. With vegan products everywhere (we even have designated veggie Pret-a-Manger’s), these days, vegans will find themselves just as at home in Sainsbury’s as they would in their local health food store. But, what is a vegan to do when they go abroad? With animal products hiding in many Italian desserts, and even in some French wines, a completely animal-free diet while on holiday can be incredibly difficult because of the language barrier.

What is a vegan to do when they go abroad?

When holidaying far away from the comfort of your local supermarket, it can be hard to explain to your friendly waiter that you don’t eat animal products – and that yes, this includes both eggs and cheese!

To help vegans travelling to Europe for a mini-break this autumn, language-learning app Babbel (babbel.com) has collated a list of phrases to ensure that you can eat animal-free wherever you may be.